Chocolate Pudding Mix Cookies
Chocolate Pudding Mix Cookies are the best cookies ever, because PUDDING. Makes 3.5 dozen and are perfect for parties and bake sales. Freezer friendly too!
Servings: 42 cookies
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- 1-½ cups (3 sticks) salted butter
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1-½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 (3.9) oz box instant chocolate pudding mix (or chocolate fudge)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3-½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a baking sheet by either spraying with baking spray, lining with parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine butter, white granulated sugar, and brown sugar and mix on low speed until well combined. Raise to high speed and mix 3-5 minutes until light and creamy, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and salt and mix well on medium speed. Add chocolate pudding mix and cocoa powder and mix on low speed until combined. Add flour and baking soda and mix on low speed until combined. Stir in chocolate chips gently. The cookie dough should not be dry and crumbly.
- Using a 1.5 inch cookie scoop, drop 12-13 cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes, one tray at a time unless using a convection (fan) oven. Cookies should look slightly cracked on top, careful not to overbake. Makes abou 3.5 dozen.
Notes
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Can be frozen after baking and stored for up to 3 months.
How to freeze and bake chocolate pudding cookie dough:
- Make recipe for dough as directed.
- Scoop onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or baking mat close together but so edges are not touching.
- Freeze 4 hours or overnight, then place into a freezer safe bag to use later.
- To bake thawed: Place cookie dough balls in refrigerator overnight and then onto prepared cookie sheet. Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake as directed in recipe.
- To bake while frozen: Preheat oven to 350 F. Place frozen cookie dough balls Bake for 14-16 minutes or until edges are barely golden brown and the tops are barely beginning to crack. At 14 minutes check every minute until done.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal